To be honest, I was a little surprised to see the previous reviews of the Tarot Club. I had thought that some people would say that the Tarot Club become repetitive and not interesting enough, but I didn't expect so many people to say it, or to be so vehement.
I summarized the issues related to Tarot Club a long time ago, around the end of the second book and the end of the third book.
Why not write it? First, because it would fragment time into small, weekly units, making events fragmented, fixed, and procedural. Second, as an organization with weak members, lacking cooperation, and forced to remain largely hidden, the connections between members are not close enough, and the information that can be exchanged will gradually become insufficient. With Klein as the main character, unless, within a week, most members' stories and experiences are made into side stories instead of being repeated daily, the reading experience that would result is self-evident.
Third, as a meeting, especially one with divine intervention, superficial silliness and humor are easily dismissed and will not be considered. This is true in the past, present, and future of Tarot Club. Therefore, any attempts at lighthearted banter will likely remain internal. When the information content is insufficient, the procedures become increasingly fixed, and no new members join, repetition and a certain degree of boredom are inevitable. But isn't that the norm for meetings? Without that internal communication, and consisting only of simple question-and-answer exchanges and physical gestures, believe me, meetings would be a hundred times more dull and tedious.
That's why I've always said that I often skip over or briefly describe Tarot Club.
Why write it? When the information involves the growth of a member's mindset, changes in thinking, and the shaping of their personality, it is necessary to write it. If it is added later when the corresponding situation arises, it will definitely seem abrupt and not gentle enough, and the reader will not be psychologically prepared.
Actually, I was quite satisfied with my interpretation of the terms "island" and "deep in the Starry Sky " when I was writing them. I found them very interesting because they not only stemmed from personality but also involved differences in their knowledge, experience, and emotional inclinations. It was very interesting. Moreover, when a normal person learns that this involves an important issue concerning Emperor Roselle and hears the relevant content, how could they not try to understand and speculate? It would be abnormal not to do so. Derrick was abnormal because he simply could not understand the significance of Emperor Roselle to outsiders.
Also, ever since the Tarot Club a long time ago, except for the most important news, I try to write only one or two, at most three, details at a time, and gloss over the rest. But no matter what, that one mention is still necessary, otherwise the characters will disappear and fade away.
As for whether their interpretations were exaggerated, the Magician's fear stemmed from having met Dawn Dantès, speaking ill of him behind his back, and feeling indebted to him Gehrman Sparrow's decisive and ruthless actions during their collaboration, fear was inevitable. Furthermore, she was unaware of the potential dangers the Pharaoh's mummy might symbolize, so her curiosity about its purpose was understandable. The reason she didn't ask later wasn't because she considered it gossip or bad talk, but simply because she felt it was inappropriate to pry into other people's secrets. And, well, let's not use an God Almighty perspective to make things awkward.
The Hanged Man's fear stems from the disparity in strength and the identity of the other party's Blessed. Just like in the workplace, if you offend your boss's confidant, wouldn't you worry about being kicked out of the company, left to fend for yourself, or facing retaliation?
Sometimes, leaving things unsaid can be charming, but if you don't write things clearly, you'll get a lot of flak. After all, readers aren't there to do reading comprehension. Like this time, why did Bernadette ask that question? Think about the implied attitude and the contrast in status between the two sides, and you'll understand why. Then, she was called an idiot.
Honestly, being criticized can be really confusing sometimes. I think Little Klein Stewart was already very kind by helping Bernadette eliminate two Error options. If she had guessed the truth because of this, that would have been a huge problem. To be ruthless, you could have just asked to change the subject and said that the current diary doesn't reflect this.
Another time, I saw someone say that Audrey Hepburn's character was too innocent and childish, always pouting and such, which didn't fit her persona. I felt ashamed, thinking that it hadn't been written like that. I quickly opened each document and searched for the word "pout," only to find that she only pouted once in the entire text, by Hugh. And Audrey only puffed out her cheeks a few times. But even adults sometimes unconsciously make that gesture, don't they?
Having written so much, I must sincerely apologize in the end. Ultimately, it's my fault. I failed to write clearly, leaving readers confused, and I didn't make it more interesting or alleviate the repetition and monotony, resulting in a poor reading experience. This is definitely the author's fault, the author's failure, without any excuses or justifications. I must learn from this experience and find solutions. Currently, it's certain there won't be Tarot Club for quite some time. This isn't something I just thought of now; it was planned from the beginning. I was always ready to jump timelines... Well, before, when Dawn Dantès, his daily life was rather mundane. If I switched to other members, who weren't connected to Klein, it would dilute the main plot, and the perspective would become very chaotic. This was the result of previous attempts. Once Klein appears and there are more exciting events, the plots of the other members can naturally unfold. I've been holding back the progress on Little The Sun's story for a long time.
Finally, let me say this: the fact that it took so long to write a single sheet of explanations is the author's biggest failure. I need to reflect on this further.